Summary
Before you get started, here’s a quick recap of what you’re applying for:
Westpac Choice
- An everyday account with a Debit Mastercard®¹ to make deposits and withdrawals, payments online or on the Westpac App
- $5 a month Account-keeping fee. Waived if you're under 30, a full-time tertiary student, new to Australia (for the first 12 months) or you deposit at least $2,000 each month. Fee also waived for Westpac Choice accounts opened online between 01/02/2024- 30/09/24 (for the first 12months)#
- You’re at least 14 years old with an Australian residential address (under 14s apply in branch with a parent or guardian).
What kind of account do you need?
Single
Joint
Are you already a Westpac customer?
Yes
No
What to have handy
- Your Westpac Online Banking sign in details.
Ready to get started?
Other options
- Under 18 or applying on behalf of somebody younger? Learn more
What to have handy
By continuing you agree
- You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information
- You agree to provide your consents to us
- You will need to also acknowledge your obligations under AML/CTF and disclose if you have any other reporting obligations
- You agree to Financial Services Guide (PDF 238KB)Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 555KB)Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers (PDF 621KB)Westpac Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 204KB)
- You agree to comply with all applicable Australian and International laws relating to the account(s) including any exchange control laws.
Ready to get started?
Other options
- Under 18 or applying on behalf of somebody younger? Learn more
Is applicant 1 already a Westpac customer?
Yes
No
Is applicant 2 already a Westpac customer?
Yes
No
What to have handy?
- Both applicants will need their Westpac Online Banking sign in details
- To gain full access to your account, you’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send an SMS Code to both applicants before you open your account.
By continuing you both agree
- You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information
- You agree to provide your consents to us
- You will need to also acknowledge your obligations under AML/CTF and disclose if you have any other reporting obligations
- You agree to Financial Services Guide (PDF 238KB)Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 555KB)Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers (PDF 621KB)Westpac Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 204KB)
- You agree to hold the account in joint names (to open an account in trust you’ll need to visit a branch)
- You agree that you have permission to give us personal information about any joint applicants.
Ready to get started?
Other options
- Under 18 or applying on behalf of somebody younger? Learn more
Complete your application in branch together
If you or the person you’re applying with is a new Westpac customer, you’ll need to visit a branch together to open your account. Please make sure you both bring:
- Your tax details. We’ll need your Tax File Number (TFN) and if you’re a foreign tax resident, we’ll also need your tax residency details
- Suitable ID. You’ll both need to be verified separately.
You can use our identification checklist to work out which documents you’ll need for your situation.
To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.
If you're Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and you don't have any of the required forms of identification, please call our
Indigenous Call Centre on
1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am - 6.30pm ACST or
visit your nearest branch.
Is applicant 2 already a Westpac customer?
Yes
No
Complete your application in branch together
If you or the person you’re applying with is a new Westpac customer, you’ll need to visit a branch together to open your account. Please make sure you both bring:
- Your tax details. We’ll need your Tax File Number (TFN) and if you’re a foreign tax resident, we’ll also need your tax residency details
- Suitable ID. You’ll both need to be verified separately.
You can use our identification checklist to work out which documents you’ll need for your situation.
To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.
If you're Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and you don't have any of the required forms of identification, please call our
Indigenous Call Centre on
1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am - 6.30pm ACST or
visit your nearest branch.
What to have handy
By continuing you both agree
- You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information
- You agree to provide your consents to us
- You will need to also acknowledge your obligations under AML/CTF and disclose if you have any other reporting obligations
- You agree to Financial Services Guide (PDF 238KB)Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 555KB)Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers (PDF 621KB)Westpac Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 204KB)
- You agree to hold the account in joint names (to open an account in trust you’ll need to visit a branch)
- You agree that you have permission to give us personal information about any joint applicants
- You agree to comply with all applicable Australian and International laws relating to the account(s) including any exchange control laws.
Ready to get started?
Other options
- Under 18 or applying on behalf of somebody younger? Learn more
Things you should know
1 Debit Mastercard®: Choice for youth account, the eligible card age is 8. For any other transaction account, the eligible card age is 14. You must have an Australian residential address.
Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
# Open a new Westpac Choice account online between 01/02/24 and 30/09/24 to have the monthly Account Keeping fee waived for the first 12 months. At the end of the 12-month period, the monthly Account Keeping fee (currently $5) will apply unless the minimum monthly deposit criteria are met. Individual(s) under the age of 30, New Arrivals, and students are ineligible for this Offer. This offer is not applicable to the Westpac Choice Concession account. For joint accounts, individuals must meet the eligibility criteria for the fee waiver to apply. Other fees and charges, terms and conditions apply to the Westpac Choice account. This offer may be repeated from time to time, withdrawn, varied, or extended at any time.